Zippy Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup each chopped green, yellow and sweet red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• Shredded cheddar cheese, optional